At a glance
 TH
Satun
|
 MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Nomad score | 5.6 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,578 / mo | $1,229 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 29° / 23°C | 30° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 29 Good | 52 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30.9°C | 31.2°C |
| Average low | 23.7°C | 23.7°C |
| Precipitation | 211 mm / mo | 262 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 274 h / mo | 271 h / mo |
| Humidity | 83% | 83% |
| Rain days | 20.6 / mo | 21.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14 km/h | 14.5 km/h |
TH
Satun · average high by month
J 31
F 34
M 34
A 32
M 31
J 30
J 30
A 30
S 29
O 30
N 29
D 30
MY
Alor Setar · average high by month
J 32
F 34
M 34
A 32
M 31
J 31
J 31
A 30
S 30
O 30
N 30
D 31
Air quality
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 29 | 52 |
| PM2.5 | 2.4 µg/m³ | 4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 2.7 µg/m³ | 4.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 76 µg/m³ | 97 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 4.9 | 6.5 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Startup Scene | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Green Spaces | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Weather | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.0 | 8.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.3 | 7.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Currency Stability | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.1 | 8.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.9 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.5 | 5.7 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.1 | 1.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 3.8 | 5.7 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.2 | 3.0 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.2 | 3.7 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Internet Speed | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.8 | 8.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Food Scene | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.6 | 6.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.3 | 4.9 |
| Political Stability | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Visa Ease | 6.9 | 6.0 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Cleanliness | 6.6 | 5.9 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.5 | 6.4 |
| Family Friendly | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Language Barrier | 4.4 | 5.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.2 | 7.3 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.4 | 6.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.5 | 6.7 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 7.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.6 | 5.5 |
| Cycling | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.9 | 6.6 |
| Public Transit | 2.7 | 3.8 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.4 | 6.4 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Walkability | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.6 | 6.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $37 per pair | $25 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $14 per dress | $17 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $73 per pair | $55 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $107 per month | $30 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $4.87 per ticket | $2.98 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.68 per cup | $1.49 per cup |
| Beer | $2.28 per pint | $2.98 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.52 per meal | $2.11 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $20 per meal | $16 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.64 per meal | $3.23 per meal |
| Apples | $2.59 per kg | $1.37 per kg |
| Bread | $1.28 per loaf | $0.74 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.46 per bottle | $0.50 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.77 per liter | $1.61 per liter |
| Rice | $1.16 per kg | $0.87 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.03 per kg | $2.73 per kg |
| Beef | $9.75 per kg | $6.21 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $20 per bottle | $16 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $128 per month | $124 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $15 per month | $12 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $18 per visit | $11 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $3.66 per purchase | $3.72 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $137 per month | $124 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $198 per month | $137 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $442 per month | $447 per month |
| Coworking Space | $97 per month | $62 per month |
| Coliving Space | $289 per month | $223 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Satun
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MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $17 per month | $20 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $37 per month | $20 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $6.09 per visit | $4.47 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.22 per kg | $1.74 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $14 per month | $8.69 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $18 per month | $30 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $9.11 one-time | $3.72 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $34 per month | $32 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $7.62 per hour | $6.21 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $46 per month | $25 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.22 per trip | $0.99 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.46 per km | $0.37 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $15 per month | $20 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.89 per trip | $2.48 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.20 per liter | $0.53 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $7.62 per month | $8.69 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
TH
Satun
|
MY
Alor Setar
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $37 per month | $30 per month |